r5-j2 Posted February 28, 2019 Posted February 28, 2019 (edited) I recently bought the Dodge 75893 set for the Charger R/T.I wanted to recreate the one Dom drove in the 4th (maybe 5th) film, which had a plainer front end and nice chrome spoked wheels.I raised up the back ,to give it meaner stance (although to me it looks a bit cartoony with wider truck tyres fitted).I spray painted the rims from the Demon and also the blower with silver paint. Speaking of the Demon, I re-purposed it as transport for the Punisher, matt black gives it a meaner look altogether. I am now hooked on speed champions..the Mustang Fast-back should on it`s way in the post to me as I type this! Regards Kenny IMG_2980 by kenny burns, on Flickr IMG_2978 by kenny burns, on Flickr IMG_3004 by kenny burns, on Flickr IMG_2989 by kenny burns, on Flickr Edited March 1, 2019 by r5-j2 Quote
LEGO Train 12 Volts Posted February 28, 2019 Posted February 28, 2019 Amazing work ...great engine! Quote
r5-j2 Posted March 1, 2019 Author Posted March 1, 2019 10 hours ago, LEGO Train 12 Volts said: Amazing work ...great engine! Thanks for the kind words. Painting Lego is probably viewed as cheating, but I used to build/paint a lot of plastic military modelling kits (until my Grandson got me interested in Lego), so painting the engine and wheel trims seemed the best way to model one my favourite movie cars. Regards Kenny. Quote
LEGO Train 12 Volts Posted March 2, 2019 Posted March 2, 2019 Have you ever painted a white piece with yellow paint? ...and I mean the same yellow of standard Lego pieces ...wich product do you use? Quote
r5-j2 Posted March 2, 2019 Author Posted March 2, 2019 I`ve never done it, there are bright yellow spray paints which local authorities/motorway/rail maintenance teams use to mark repairs or adjustments on tarmac or concrete.These might be what you could use, but you would need to use a white primer first and make sure you de-grease the bricks first before you prime them.I notice that you are in Northern Italy..maybe another forum member reading this would know a supplier near you.. or a good idea would be to head to your nearest hobby shop with a yellow brick to get a color match, Tamiya, Humbrol and Lifecolor are companies I know about...there`s also Vallejo.. https://acrylicosvallejo.com/en/hobby-spray-paint/ Hope this helps Kenny Quote
r5-j2 Posted March 2, 2019 Author Posted March 2, 2019 Best not use the marker paint..probably too thick.would not give a good finish! Quote
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